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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Summer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Caleb often compare Marguerite to, suggesting his thoughts as to her trustworthiness?
(a) Catholics.
(b) Scots.
(c) Englishmen.
(d) Indians.

2. What are the mugs made of that Aunt Hespa serves milk in after Marguerite's ordeal in the channel saving the cows?
(a) Glass.
(b) Pewter.
(c) Wood.
(d) Crystal.

3. What is a skiff?
(a) A laundry tool.
(b) A small boat.
(c) A surf board.
(d) A large sailboat.

4. What does Marguerite quickly learn a bound-out girl is not expected to hold?
(a) Opinions of their own.
(b) The children.
(c) Food.
(d) Money.

5. What reason does the captain give for changing the originally intended course of the ship to the new farm?
(a) The ship is heavily loaded.
(b) There are too many children on board to risk a slower route.
(c) The ship is too light.
(d) There are too many storms in the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has the author begun her book with the poem Maypole Point?

2. Why does Marguerite only use French when she is alone?

3. Where are Aunt Hespa's family from?

4. In what year does the novel begin?

5. What is one of the reasons Joel Sargent gives for deciding to sell all he owns to buy this new farm?

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